Google Launches Gemini Cli: Open-Source Terminal AI Agent For Developers
InfoQ, July 3,2025
Google has released Gemini CLI, a new open-source AI command-line interface that brings the full capabilities of its Gemini 2.5 Pro model directly into developers' terminals.
Designed for flexibility, transparency, and developer-first workflows, Gemini CLI provides high-performance, natural language AI assistance through a lightweight, locally accessible interface.
Gemini CLI is available today under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling developers to inspect, modify, and extend the source code. It features deep integration with Gemini Code Assist, allowing developers to seamlessly shift between IDE-based and terminal-based AI assistance using the same model backbone.